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Broncos Defeat Cowboys, Adding Legitimacy to 2009 Campaign
Posted: 5th October 2009 by Scott Goll in NFL
Detractors of the Denver Broncos' early-season success have a little less to chew on today, after Sunday's 17-10 victory over the visiting Dallas Cowboys.
A team given a little bit of credit, and a healthy dose of "yeah, but" from its critics over a 3-0 start, the Broncos needed to show they were capable of winning against one of the NFL's upper-echelon teams.
Wins over Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Oakland, with resounding defense ...
Denver Broncos Face Tough Schedule in Quest for Playoff Return
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Scott Goll in NFL
Let's take a look back: It's the end of the 2008 season. Mike Shanahan fired. Jay Cutler traded for Kyle Orton and picks.áA defense in shambles, havingáallowed 28 points per game.
Brandon Marshall wanting to be traded and suspended during a portion of the pre-season.áá2009 looking like a major rebuilding effort for rookie coach Josh McDaniels.
Fast forward to the end of September. Broncos are 3-0. Orton is playing mistake-free football. Offensive ...